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Dakota State University; Lowry, V. A. (Vayne Arnold), 1896-1980; President of Eastern State Teachers College; Eastern State Teachers College; General Beadle State Teachers College; President of General Beadle State Teachers College

Vayne A. Lowry was born at Hibbard, Indiana on September 23, 1896. He graduated from high school at Culver, Indiana, he then attended Purdue University prior to serving in the U.S Army in World War I, returning to Purdue University and received a...

Dakota State University -- Buildings; General Beadle State Teachers College -- Buildings

In 1958, Lowry Hall was built as a dormitory for 70 male students. It was named after Vayne Arnold Lowry, the President of the University from 1933-1962. In 2000, the Business & Education Institute (BEI) and Computing Services moved into the...

Lowry Hall, the Men's Dormitory held an Open House on March 6, 1960. Lowry Hall housed seventy men and opened its doors in September of 1959. The dormitory was named after V.A. Lowry, the President of the College at this time.

A publication of the history of Dakota State College (now called Dakota State University) Madison, South Dakota from 1881 to 1981. This volume contains two works. The first history of the college was written by V.A. Lowry from 1881 to 1962. The...